Dell PowerEdge R-Series Reviews

We are a solution provider and this is one of the storage products that we implement for our clients.

The most valuable features are remote management and iDRAC. Manageability is definitely one of the good points for Dell servers.

This is a quality product that can be customized for our clients.

The design, in terms of power efficiency, can be improved.

Improvements should be made in terms of field expandability. Scalability, in general, has room for improvement.

Support for virtualization support can be better.

I have been working with Dell Rack Servers for about 15 years, since 2004.

The Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers are definitely stable. Once we start one, we don't shut them down. The run for three, four, or five years at a time, and the performance does not decrease.

It is easy to scale, although when the server is built, you need to include options for future expandability. In cases where we create room in advance, it is easy. Otherwise, there can be some difficulty.

The local support in Dhaka is very good and we are happy with it.

I have worked with a variety of Dell PowerEdge models including 1850, 2850, 2900, 2950, 5710, 720, and 740.

The initial setup is very easy, as is the management. The time required for deployment depends on the environment and requirements. For example, it will differ based on whether it is a cluster deployment versus a VM implementation.

We also work with similar servers from HPE and Cisco. Many of the features and capabilities are the same. The suitability of one product over another depends on the specific requirements.

In summary, this is a good product and I have had a good experience with it. 

I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

We primarily utilize Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as hosts for virtual machines.

We opted for the OCP primarily due to its exceptional modularity. With compute nodes and storage nodes sharing the same form factor and rack, it simplifies maintenance tasks. Any necessary adjustments can be made seamlessly without the need to unplug cables, as everything is contained within the rack itself. This user-friendly design streamlines operations, particularly for individuals with limited training in server management.

Our older PowerEdge servers consume significant amounts of power due to their age.

In terms of high performance, there hasn't been any improvement or decline. We have sufficient redundancy to tolerate the loss of multiple nodes without any impact.

In terms of productivity, we have the capability to interface directly with the servers when necessary, eliminating the need for remote access.

There is potential for enhancement in terms of its overall upgradeability.

I have been using it for five years.

In terms of stability, overall it has been satisfactory, although we encountered some issues due to outdated hardware. At one point, we experienced failures likely stemming from aging components, such as a faulty CPU that led to the shutdown of certain virtual machines.

It fulfills its intended functions, but we haven't identified any advantages to the additional features. Overall, I would rate it seven out of ten.

I chose Dell PowerEdge servers to tackle key issues in our setup. It adds extra security, aligning with our data protection goals. Gold Service support ensures reliable assistance, minimizing downtime. The smooth integration between services makes switching to Dell a confident move for our server needs. PowerEdge Rack Servers boosted our organization's flexibility without any issues. They just worked perfectly, with no negative impact. It has also boosted our IT staff's productivity. I now have more time for other tasks, and while it's hard to quantify, it saves me a few hours each week.

The product is well-rounded and has been effective in meeting our needs. The customer feedback has been positive as well.

For the next release, I would like for PowerEdge Rack Servers to be a bit more compact.

I have been working with Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers for 12 years.

The overall stability is excellent. There is almost no downtime, and the system runs smoothly. PowerEdge servers have significantly minimized production downtime for me. They run smoothly without causing any hassles, allowing me to focus on administration. Updates are infrequent, and the system operates seamlessly in the background, requiring minimal attention.

I would rate the support as a ten out of ten.

Positive

Quick customer support, especially with gold support, has been key for maximizing return on investment. In a hard disk issue, they fixed it within three hours.

In terms of pricing and licensing, it is a trade-off. If you find it expensive, you can limit access, but if the budget allows, you can expand.

Overall, I would rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers as a ten out of ten.

Foreign Language: (German)

Bietet reibungslose Integration, hohe Stabilität und effizienten Kundensupport

Wie hat es meiner Organisation geholfen?

Ich habe mich für Dell PowerEdge-Server entschieden, um die wichtigsten Punkte in unserer Organisation zu lösen. Sie bieten zusätzliche Sicherheit und entsprechen unseren Datenschutzanforderungen. Der Gold Service-Support gewährleistet zuverlässige Unterstützung und minimiert Ausfallzeiten. Die nahtlose Integration zwischen den Services macht den Wechsel zu Dell zu einem sicheren Schritt für unsere Serveranforderungen. Die PowerEdge Rack Server haben die Flexibilität unserer Organisation ohne Probleme erhöht. Sie haben einfach perfekt funktioniert, ohne sich negativ auszuwirken. Außerdem hat sich die Produktivität unseres IT-Personals erhöht. Ich habe jetzt mehr Zeit für andere Aufgaben, und obwohl es schwer abzuschätzen ist, habe ich dadurch ein paar Stunden in der Woche gespart.

Was ist am wertvollsten?

Das Produkt ist gut ausgestattet und hat unsere Anforderungen erfüllt. Das Kundenfeedback war ebenfalls positiv.

Was muss verbessert werden?

Für die nächste Version würde ich mir wünschen, dass die PowerEdge Rack Server etwas weniger Platz benötigen.

Wie lange habe ich die Lösung verwendet?

Ich arbeite schon seit 12 Jahren mit Dell PowerEdge Rack Servern.

Was halte ich von der Stabilität der Lösung?

Die allgemeine Stabilität ist ausgezeichnet. Es gibt fast keine Ausfallzeiten, und das System läuft reibungslos. Die PowerEdge-Server haben die Ausfallzeiten in der Produktion für mich deutlich minimiert. Sie laufen reibungslos, ohne Probleme zu verursachen, so dass ich mich auf die Verwaltung konzentrieren kann. Es werden nur selten Updates durchgeführt, und das System arbeitet nahtlos im Hintergrund und erfordert nur minimale Überwachung.

Wie sind Kundendienst und Support?

Ich würde den Support mit zehn von zehn bewerten.

Wie würden Sie den Kundenservice und -support bewerten?

Positiv

Wie hoch war unser ROI?

Der schnelle Kundensupport, insbesondere der Gold-Support, war der Schlüssel zur Erhöhung der Investitionsrentabilität. Ein Problem mit einer Festplatte wurde innerhalb von drei Stunden behoben.

Welche Erfahrungen habe ich mit den Preisen, den Einrichtungskosten und der Lizenzierung gemacht?

Was die Preise und die Lizenzierung angeht, handelt es sich um einen Kompromiss. Wenn Sie es teuer finden, können Sie den Zugang einschränken, aber falls Ihr Budget es ermöglicht, können Sie es erweitern.

Welche anderen Ratschläge habe ich?

Insgesamt würde ich die Dell PowerEdge Rack Server mit zehn von zehn Punkten bewerten.

Our primary use case of this solution is for the virtual machines for our PBX which is installed on it. We are customers of Dell EMC and I'm the telecommunication department head. 

I've never had any down time with this solution and it's very user friendly.

I'd like to see improvement with the analytics reports, they could be more useful than they currently are. 

I've been using this solution for three years. 

We haven't needed to contact technical support but we use PBX support for our servers. We're waiting to receive another four servers that we'd like to deploy. 

The initial setup was straightforward, we had consultants do this for us with a 3-person technical team and it took one day. We currently have over 100 users. 

When we were looking for a solution we also evaluated HPE ProLiant.  

I rate this solution an eight out of 10. 

My clients use PowerEdge servers for Hyper-V by Microsoft and VMware machines. They're running ERP and CRM applications and agents for backup systems licensing models. The models we use include 730, 630, 620, 220, and 740.

The configuration and BIOS management are flexible. It's easy to install 10 GB network cards on the rack. They have a good selection that simplifies the network connections.

It takes a long time to deliver the hardware. The riser cards can be better. The riser cards are where the PCI cards connect. They need to have more than two riser cards in the server because it can be difficult to connect sometimes. 

I have been using PowerEdge Rack Servers for about 10 years.

PowerEdge servers are stable in general, but sometimes clients report having problems with the RAM. 

The scalability is good.

I rate Dell support seven out of 10.

Neutral

PowerEdge servers are easy to set up. You need about two or three people, including a specialist and an engineer, to maintain the solution. You usually need an engineer plus a specialist in Hyper-V or VMware.

I think the price of these servers is good.

I rate Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers nine out of 10. I recommend the product.

We use Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers powered by Intel as production servers. In recent years, we have also used them for backup.

• They give us peace of mind; we sleep well at night. 
• The Intel Xeon processors have helped to improve performance.
• We have also seen a very small reduction in unplanned downtime.
• In addition, they have improved backups and my options to do the things I need to do, without hassle.

The solution is reliable.

The time it takes the machine to boot up, when I turn it off and on, could be quicker.

I've been using Dell rack servers since about 1995.

Support is very good if we need it. If we have any problem with the equipment, the Dell team works with us to fix everything. My experience has been that they want to solve all the problems, even if doing so takes time. They are on it until it's fixed.

Positive

We have only used Dell. We are comfortable working with Dell, the price is fine, and the Dell people are very cooperative.

Deployment is simple. Within one hour the server is up and working.

The pricing is fair enough.

We use this solution as a host for clusters. We use 750, 740s, and 730s.

PowerEdge is able to run the latest high-demand applications for our use case. They host our clusters and facilitate the building of environments. 

We also like the iDRAC feature for monitoring system data and providing analytics. The newer iDRAC is a lot better than the older versions. 

The management features of this solution have been most useful.

We have experienced some challenges with iDRAC when upgrading firmware.

We have been using this solution for a couple of decades. 

I would rate the support for this solution a seven out of ten. 

Neutral

The initial setup was straightforward. 

Implementation was done as a combination of the vendor and our internal reps.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten. 

We use this solution for our virtual servers.

The maintenance for this solution could be improved. 

I have been using this solution for five years. 

This is a stable solution. 

It took one hour to set up this solution. We have 20 staff members using it. 

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.